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Silica sand uses in industrial and commercial sectors. Rajasthan is one of the famous states and the most prominent hub of silica sand suppliers in India where Silica sand is used in glass manufacturing. Before purchasing silica sand, check the grade and purchase from a trustworthy manufacturer to avoid sand with impurities. Here we are sharing some different ways to use silica sand in glass manufacturing.
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L E T ' S T A L K A B O U T How is Glass Made? H i g h - q u a l i t y s i l i c a s a n d m a k e s u p a b o u t t h r e e - q u a r t e r s o f t h e b a t c h o f r a w m a t e r i a l s u s e d i n t h e g l a s s - m a k i n g p r o c e s s . c o m p o s e d o f s o d a , l i m e s t o n e , a g e n t s a s w e l l a s a p e r c e n t a g e o f r e c y c l e d g l a s s . T h e f o l l o w i n g i s t h e p r o c e s s f o r m a k i n g f l a t g l a s s , w h i c h i s u s u a l l y m a n u f a c t u r e d f r o m s i l i c a s a n d . T h e s e c o n d q u a r t e r c l a r i f y i n g i s a n d B A T C H E D The main components, including the silica sand, limestone, soda, and recycled glass, are weighed and sorted into batches. M E L T E D The batched raw materials enter a furnace that reaches temperatures up to 1600°C and become molten. F L O A T E D The molten glass is then ‘floated’ on a bath of molten tin and drawn through rolling machines where it becomes flattened. C O O L E D The molten glass leaves the bath of molten tin and is cooled to a temperature of 600°C. It passes over rollers and can be cut and worked in a predictable way. Source: https://pahariaminerals.wixsite.com/sand- supplier/post/silica-sand-used-in-glass-manufacturing
